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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="Big Sid" data-source="post: 36306" data-attributes="member: 2781"><p>Many Vincent twins suffer from a kick start lever that jams solid when the starter quadrants first tooth fails to engage properly with the ratchet teeth . It enters only if one rocks the back wheel while in gear . </p><p> We have had much success correcting this by removing the big quadrant and gracefully grinding the lower first tooth down by one half in height and then grinding it's remaining leading slope back towards the second tooth , creating a sharper thinner and shorter tooth when done . Nicely polish to complete the mod . No promises , but it usually works for us . </p><p> This USUALLY helps it slip into normal engagement as it nears the ratchet . Grease all teeth and those on the ratchet outer teeth and the tiny ones on its ratchet side also . This extends its life . Firm up the spring too . Sid .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Sid, post: 36306, member: 2781"] Many Vincent twins suffer from a kick start lever that jams solid when the starter quadrants first tooth fails to engage properly with the ratchet teeth . It enters only if one rocks the back wheel while in gear . We have had much success correcting this by removing the big quadrant and gracefully grinding the lower first tooth down by one half in height and then grinding it's remaining leading slope back towards the second tooth , creating a sharper thinner and shorter tooth when done . Nicely polish to complete the mod . No promises , but it usually works for us . This USUALLY helps it slip into normal engagement as it nears the ratchet . Grease all teeth and those on the ratchet outer teeth and the tiny ones on its ratchet side also . This extends its life . Firm up the spring too . Sid . [/QUOTE]
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